ZIP 24148 (Ridgeway, VA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 24148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Virginia
Henry County against Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.3 | 51.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 39.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Virginia, Henry County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 24148 at a glance: US-58 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 24148: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 361 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 39.8% across Virginia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Virginia: 3.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 24148 is US-58, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-641 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.5% in Virginia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 24148 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-58, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-641 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 50 |
| Rt.220 | 14 |
| Rt. 220 | 14 |
| SR-58 | 10 |
| Greensboro Road | 9 |
| Us 220 S. Greensboro Road | 6 |
| Rt. 58 | 5 |
| Route 220 Bypass | 4 |
ZIP 24148 at a glance
| Population | 8,355 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,428 |
| Median home value | $160,777 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -3% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 35 | +42% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 24148
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 24148?
361 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 157 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 24148?
US-58 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 24148 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 24148?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 24148?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 24148 compare with Virginia?
Henry County records 63.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 51.1 across Virginia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 24148?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.